vineri, 19 mai 2017

I think by
now you know how fond I am of summer and the related crochet stuff.

This year’s resort trend brought crochet
garments in almost all collection that are famous for using this side of
fashion in resort trends.

With this in mind and the fact that so many of
you dream of a lacy , beautiful blouse to wear on top of a tank or on top of a
spaghetti strap boho maxi dress , here is a
pattern so many of you requested on our Facebook page.

I believe that for experienced crochet artists
out there this blouse is a walk in the park. However I also remember not being
able to understand crochet charts and the frustration I felt so many years ago.

So without no further talk here it is.(
picture source – Russian magazine)

1.S/M
, L/XL size on the motif display chart refer to same sizes on the European
measurement scale. ( S 36/38. M40/42. L44/46.XL48/50)

3.Slt
st to the middle of the first ch space,ch 1*, ch 7,1sc in the middle of the
next ch space…repeat all around …slip stitch in the first ch1*.

4.Sl
st to the middle of the first ch space, ch1*,ch5 1dc in the first ch space
below ( 3rd ch), ch 6, sk1,1dc in the next ch from the ch space
below( first corner), ch5 1sc in the middle of the next ch space below, ch5 1dc
in the first ch space below ( 3rd ch), ch 6, sk1,1dc in the next ch
from the ch space below (second corner)…repeat 2 more times to create the last
2 corner of the square motif…sl st in the first ch1*

Motif
complete.

Every
motif is worked exactly the same with exception of the last row( row 4). Motifs
are linked together in the last row as show on the red line from the chart.

It
is really so simple although a bit of a handful hiding the yarn ends on the
finished work.

The
under arm motif is diagonally folded.

Finishing:The finishing can be made using a half shell stitch.Ch3,2dc in the same stitch,sk 2,1sc in the next stitch...repeat till the end of the row.Another option would be to work 1hdc in each stitch to finish ans stabilize the garment.

I hope you love this post and you give it a
try. Have fun making a long sleeve pullover, a short sleeve top, a cropped top
to layer on top of a formal dress…the sky is the limit.

duminică, 19 martie 2017

Yes, I am happy because spring is finally here. It’s time to
check out the trends and crochet lacy tops to layer over the boudoir style cami
dresses and spaghetti straps tops.

But…until we discuss the adult approach of this particular
chart based pattern I must mention that
I am very fond of the child ( toddler to school age) version of this versatile
top.

I am planning to start this top for my little 4 year old in
a related color. She will wear it over a summer dress, or a tank top , or even
on top of a fitted shirt with skinny jeans ( Yes I have a miniature fashionista
on my hands)

So …about the adult version.
I would personally like one green for myself with a larger neck opening
, more loose fit to match that “cold shoulder “ trend we see all over the
streets this spring.

So without further
talk:

Credits: charts from Japanese magazine( no English or any
other language available), the finished item in pictures belongs to “Because of
love” biazeng .com , user.

5. Ch6 1 sc in the first ch2 space( between the flower
petals),ch3 1 sc in the next ch space,ch3,1sc in the next ch space, ch 5 1sc in
the next ch2 space (between the flower petals), *ch3 1 sc in the next ch
space,ch3,1sc in the next ch space, ch3,1sc in the next ch space, ch 5 1sc in
the next ch2 space (between the flower petals)*…repeat ** till the end of the
row , 1tr crochet in the last stitch from the row below.

6.ch1, ch4,1sc in next space, ch3 1sc in the next space,ch3
1sc in the next space, * ch4 1 sc in the 5ch space ,ch4 1sc in the next space, ch3
1sc in the next space, ch3 1sc in the next space*…repeat ** till the end of the
row…finish with ch4 and 1 sc crochet.

7. Ch6,1sc in next ch space,*ch3 ,1sc in the next space*…repeat
** till the end of the row.

Slip stitch on top of the chain clusters ( 2 to 6 ch
clusters depending on your measurement – I am size 38 European so I’ll skip 4).
Work the *flower* row and stop between the same number of ch clusters on the
other side.

Continue working the sequence until shaping the neck opening
( 2 -3 more sequences)

To shape the neck opening
-work a flower on each edge(shoulders)
and slst for the middle section of the back .

This is how you should read the chart for the back.

Here comes the challenge 1: following the exact same
sequence follow the front chart and work it the exact same way ( shape the neck
opening as you desire- the chart offers a wide neck opening while the finished piece
follows the same neck opening for the front as for the back).

Challenge 2:

When you have the chart ( diagram) stitches explained all
you need is follow the chart.

So using the same sequence work the sleeves ( the chart is
pretty exact).

Join the back and the front using a tapestry needle.

Add the sleeves.

Finish the garment working 2 rows of hdc on the neck opening and sleeve cuffs.

The top is done J

Yes , this is not a complete pattern…but a lesson on how to
work a crochet piece using a comprehensive chart.

The purpose of this blog remains the same : teaching you to
crochet the easiest way possible using any source available to create
remarkable pieces that will be trendy forever.

I hope you like this post and consider applying this lesson
to create a stunning lacy top for this spring.

vineri, 14 octombrie 2016

As a few weeks ago it
proved a bit much for us deciding to deal with community page management , I
thought a while about honoring this request. A lot of you asked for this
pattern so here it is.

So …here comes a long due explanation about what do we do at
Crochet Patterns to Try.

The project started
when my little one was on her way, while fighting cataract in both eyes. I was
almost blind at that time, at 35 years old (a very early in life health
challenge…oh well…you can guess what health problem makes the worst damage on a
20 years old- the age I got sick for the first time).

I was learning
crocheting while expecting and post fall
C-section I had the eye surgery in spring , got my eyes back and started to
enjoy the craft . Most you know this since I kind of said it on Facebook :
crocheting is therapy.

I was encouraged to learn and practice it by my doctors to
fight depression, insomnia and the rest of the health issues that followed. So
you can guess why I love it so much.

I am a working mom (corporate employee), a passionate
blogger and online marketing guru and yeah…I crochet too.

Don’t ask me how . I just do it and this story is not about
looking for compassion from you guys.

I am simply letting you know about the road that I have
behind that made me decide what to do
and not do when taking on the challenge to grow Crochet Patterns to Try into a
brand.

1.We don’t sell patterns.

I submitted a few patterns to profile
magazines and sites in US and UK . When seeing the price they offered and the
retainer conditions regarding the patterns once published I said…no thanks.

Also we …got a big annoyed since so many
written patterns are hard to follow ( yeah I got stuck in a few) so we chose
the chart – diagrams variation to learn, practice and create .

2.We strictly design for the sake of beauty , not
direct income.

Yes, we sell our designs locally, create
original pieces upon order but they are not advertised on the community page.
We plan to have a store created soon.

3.We respect all designers and we advertise and
offer credits. The fact that we post viral designs is the exact reason why the
community has this huge number of users. All the posted content is taken from
online communities. We don’t steal anything, nor we violate any copyright
rights since such things are far from respecting the craft we so love.

In a world when crochet magazines can be
downloaded from ISSU and any type of famous crochet garment is copied,
replicated and sold on Asian markets the need to keep a pattern private enough
has but 2 options: Ravelry and Etsy.

These being said let’s talk about this
particular skirt:

There is no secret we are huge fans of
everything Vanessa Montoro. She is a bit of a genius both in practicing the
craft and selling it so she deserved our admiration.

Beleza ( alias) is the best chart
translator of her designs. The Russian ladies in general and those from
stratamum.ru in particular are huge fans of her work so you can guess where is
this chart from.

I’ll try to the best of my ability to translate Beleza’s handwritten
hart into a set of written instructions for this elegant and trendy midi skirt.

Worked in round without zipper opening ( texture is a bit stretchy so it
it is easy to fit)

1.Chain the circumference or your waist , slip
stitch to join.turn

2.Ch3, 1dc in each st, sl st to join, turn

3.Ch2,ch3 , 1V stich in the same stitch as ch 2,
*sk 3, 1hdc,ch 3,1Vstitch in the same stitch as the hdc*, repeat ** till the
end of the row, sl st to join , turn

4.Ch2, ch3, 1V stitch in the top of the most elevated
stitch from the row below, 1hdc,ch 3,1Vstitch in the most elevated stitch from
the row below, repeat till the end of the row. (most elevated stitch from the
row below – the stitch where the ch3 and one on the dc from the V stitch are
joined).

5.Ch2, *3dc on top of the first hdc below, 1 hdc
in the chain space below*, repeat ** till the end of the row

6.1 row of fpdc ( front post dc)

7.Repeat R3

8.Ch3, ch1 1hdc in the most elevated stitch below
, ch 1, *1dc on top of the hdc below ,ch1,1hdc in the most elevated stitch
below ch 1 *, repeat ** till the end of the row.

9.1 dc row

10.1 fpdc row

11.Ch3 sk1 1dc (tog), ch1, 2dc tog with 1sk stich in between( 2 double crochet together – A stich skipping one stitch ), repeat till the end of the row.

3.Ch3,
2dc in the next ch space, *1 dc, 2dc in the next ch space*…repeat ** till the
end of the row , sl st to join.

Repeat 2 and 3 and 2 again.

By now you almost have the
front piece is wide enough.

On the bottom part work another
2 ( don’t go all around like before but naturally link to the sides). Finish
with 3dc in one stitch ,sk 2, 1sc…from on side to the other.

Finishing the top:

The same sequence applies (2,
3,2,3) but use the below chart to inspire you how to decrease for shaping the neck
opening and arm holes.

Same stitch combination
applies for the sleeves.

The Back:

As you can see the back is rather simple ,

You can go for the
original version but for a warmer pullover you can opt for the same sequence as
for the sleeves.

The lacy finish back:

1.Ch
4, *1dc, ch 1*…repeat **

Extra
tip:

Regardless
the type of back you choose keep in mind to work according to the front side so
it will have exactly the same dimensions ( be extra careful at the bottom )

This
is about it.

I
know it may seem a bit of a handful but trust me when I say it isn’t.

You
just have to dare and try it and you will have the kind of pullover that will
help add to your bohemian / romantic feel. The combinations you can use this
pullover in are endless so dare and have fun and feel free to post the result
on our Facebook page as a comment to the link with this posts.

I
really hope you like this post and you will consider sharing the idea with your
friends.

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